SereneLife Portable 3-in-1 Air Conditioner with Dehumidifier

So, I originally ordered 2 of these. When they arrived, one worked great, but the other one was leaking all of its coolant fluid out of it. The box was all torn up and there was a spot where the outer plastic cover of the unit was crushed or punctured. The replacement came and was also leaking all of its coolant out… actually it was in worse condition. Finally, the replacement for the replacement came and it was in perfect condition; no leaks, no scratches, no issues. Finally! The pictures are of the first one that arrived leaking coolant.

So now that I have the two, the timing is pretty perfect. It’s early spring, so some days have been in the mid 80’s and some days have been in the 30’s. That’s just how Texas weather is. I can say that both the cooling and heating is awesome on these things.

What took me back was how quiet these things were. Some other reviews said they are loud. Compared to what, I don’t know, but mine are super quiet. I wasn’t expecting this since this is, essentially, an electric furnace and a/c in a plastic container. My only guess about the noise is that they’re comparing the noise it makes to… silence, I guess, or (a common issue with any air conditioner) is that they plugged it up and powered it on soon after getting it. When it comes to anything with a compressor pump that moves coolant (or any liquid, for that matter), you have to let it sit upright for hours before ever powering it on. The compressor is not made to move air, so if the liquids haven’t settled properly before operating, you’re going to quickly damage your compressor. It might still “work”, but it might loud or it may never heat or cool to its full capacity. Same goes for refrigerators.

The heat capacity of this was impressive. It takes a moment to warm up, so when it does come on, the compressor might kick on first, then the fan will kick in on low. After a while of running it’ll be much warmer than when it starts. So far, the coolest night for me was 34 degrees and I actually had to turn them down from 72 to 68 because it quickly got hot in here. While the heat coming out may not be as hot as the heat from a gas furnace or electric space heater, it moves far more air in general. The heat coming out won’t be hot enough to set something on fire like a space heater, but the massive amount of air it moves quickly made me see why it didn’t need to be any hotter. The heat these provide are more impressive when I realized they use less than 1000 watts each when they are on heat. Most much smaller and less capable space heaters use at least 1500 watts.

This thing does have a setting to use to dry out or evaporate the water it has accumulated. If you don’t use the included drain hose and leave the drain plugged, it will evaporate this water off when it fills up. If you use it, what’s interesting is that the drain is pressured; it comes out with a bit of force, enough to blow bubbles when submerged. It won’t splatter water everywhere, but what’s good about this is that it means it won’t get clogged up like the drain on most air conditioners.

I have been working from home for years and years, long before covid, so I know how important it is to have a quiet room to work in as background noise can not only be distracting, but can get you fired. This thing sits less than 6 feet away and can’t be detected on my mic. Again, a working unit shouldn’t be loud. It says to let it stand upright for at least 2 hours before turning on. I let them stand for at least twice that time, 4 hours. This might be the reason my units are quiet because once that compressor pushes air, it will never run quietly again if it keeps working.

As far as the remote, you don’t have to point it right at it for it to work.

This, like all portable air conditioners, will create a bit of a vacuum which will pull air into any cracks in your walls, windows, floors, etc. No matter how well your home was built, it will pull that air in from somewhere… kitchen vents, dryer vents, bathroom air vents, etc. This happens because the air that the unit uses to cool the rear radiator, which vents outside, is pulled from the back and sides of the unit. It also pulls the air that it is going to heat or cool through the same area. So only some of the air is coming back out into your home (the air that is heated or cooled), but about half of all the air coming in is pushed out of the back of the air conditioner out of the vent that goes through the window. I’m used to using portable air conditioners, so I tend to build a box around them and put an extra vent near the back and pipe it outside, about half the size of the one going out. That tends to stop the issue and give me far greater BTU value than it is rated at. Otherwise, I just leave a window cracked somewhere near the unit as I am used to having to do this with wood stoves anyhow.

I love this combo A/C, humidifier & fan from SereneLife! Looks nice, easy to set-up & works great! I set it up in my kitchen, under my window, out of site, out of mind. Keeping me nice and cool!

I recently purchased the Serene Life SLPAC8 portable air conditioner, and I couldn’t be happier! Here are some highlights:

Efficient Cooling: The SLPAC8 cools my room quickly and effectively. Even during scorching summer days, it maintains a comfortable temperature.
Compact and Portable: The compact design makes it easy to move from room to room. Whether I’m working in my home office or relaxing in the living room, the SLPAC8 keeps me cool.
Quiet Operation: Unlike some air conditioners that sound like jet engines, the SLPAC8 operates quietly. I can focus on my work without any distracting noise.
User-Friendly Controls: The intuitive control panel and remote make adjusting settings a breeze. I can set the temperature, fan speed, and timer with ease.
Energy-Efficient: I appreciate that the SLPAC8 is energy-efficient. It helps me stay cool without causing a spike in my electricity bill.
Overall, the Serene Life SLPAC8 portable air conditioner is a fantastic investment. If you’re looking for reliable cooling without the hassle of installation, I highly recommend it!

I hope this review helps others considering this product. Let me know if there’s anything else I can assist you with! 😊

The air conditioner is very powerful and cold. It’s easy to install. It’s a quiet AC compared to other big brand names. The price is very affordable. I am so happy and satisfied. I will continue to buy serene life.The AC doesn’t take too much space.

this A/C unit is the right size for my Apt. keeps the Apt. at a nice temp. and a good price

This is an extremely well made unit that performs well. We lost our air conditioning during the hottest time of the year. I bought this not expecting too much since we have high ceilings. I love it! It really cools our house down effectively. I move it into the bedroom at night and the wheels make it easy to roll. My only issue was the kit that came with it. It does not fit all windows and I had to buy a separate kit. Someone else in the reviews mentioned this as well. I would measure first so that you don’t have to wait until a new kit arrives before using. Otherwise, very happy with my purchase.